Prichard police arrest 17-year-old in carjacking

Prichard police made another arrest Sunday after continued investigation into a spate of carjackings in the city, police said.

Jemarcus Johnson, 17, was arrested after a victim in one of the alleged robberies saw a news report about the group, police said in a news release.

Johnson has been charged with two counts of first-degree robbery and could face two more, police said.

The victim contacted police after the news report mentioned carjackings in the same area where was robbed, according to the release. Information provided by the victim, whose name was not released, led police to Johnson, the elder brother of a 15-year-old who was arrested along with two men Saturday in connection with another carjacking, according to police.

Johnson has admitted to committing four separate carjackings, according to police. Two vehicles, a Buick Centry and a Ford Contour have been recovered.